Think you might be right Oddy but too late now, already put my sixpence on BW Come on Ma in the next, not Irving who is 300 miles away! I didn't see who it was but a nasty looking fall after the last in the 1.15 Hope it's ok
I can't generate much enthusiasm for the Fighting Fifth - the racecourse exec must be pulling their hair out, a Grade 1 for years and they usually get a rubbish turnout. Anyone remember Harchibald beating Inglis Drever in the Fighting Fifth about 20-odd years ago? Proper race that. Also Go Native's renewal was pretty decent.
Such is life, Irving ran a stinker, jumped badly and put himself out of contention. What's next? Oh yeah .. Cole Harden, another who won't like the ground! It's how I pick 'em lol
Although Bryan Cooper missed two winners for Gigginstown at Fairyhouse with Tombstone and Nambour, his only ride at Newcastle was Identity Thief!
Now THAT I agree on! Oddy will be keeping everything crossed for Thistlecrack next ..... just hope they all come back safely
DEPUTY DAN is going to relish conditions today and is the one horse in the race that connections will not be just getting straight!
Has my suspicions Wicklow Bloodstock were getting ever so greedy with Wicklow brave trying him again today on that ground and quick enough after his latest exertions. Give the lad a break ffs. Tremendous win by Identity Thief, well done Dan would have won further but for a minor error at the last.